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The task at hand

Title
  1. The task at hand [videorecording] / Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ; produced and directed by Alan Burke ; executive director, Adrienne Clarkson.
Published by
  1. Canada : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, c1995.

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Additional authors
  1. Alleyne, John.
  2. Pachelbel, Johann, 1653-1706.
  3. Subotnick, Morton.
  4. Burke, Alan.
  5. Clarkson, Adrienne, 1939-
  6. Ballet British Columbia (Dance company)
  7. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  8. DHCA.
Description
  1. 1 videocassette (45 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences NTSC; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
  1. Profile of choreographer John Alleyne, now artistic director of Ballet British Columbia, emphasizing his role in the company's recent resurgence. At the beginning of the program the company is seen rehearsing and performing Alleyne's Three visible poems at a gala of the Canada Dance Festival at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on June 18, 1994. Most of the program focuses on the creation and ultimate performance of Alleyne's The new blondes. In interviews Alleyne describes his artistic goals, his work with the company, and his struggles, as a black artist, against racism.
Series statement
  1. Adrienne Clarkson presents
Subject
  1. Dance
  2. Ballet > Canada > 1990-
  3. New blondes (Choreographic work : Alleyne)
  4. Dance companies > Canada
  5. Race and dance
  6. Documentaries and factual films and programs
  7. Dance rehearsals
  8. Video
  9. Interviews
  10. Choreographers > Canada
Genre/Form
  1. Dance.
  2. Documentaries and factual films and programs.
  3. Interviews.
  4. Video.
  5. Dance rehearsals.
Call number
  1. *MGZIA 4-3615
Note
  1. Identified on original container and accompanying data sheet as Show #35 of the series Adrienne Clarkson presents. Telecast date from data sheet.
Credits (note)
  1. Dance consultant, Mark Adam ; music, Johann Pachelbel (Chaconne in F minor), variations arranged by Guy Zerafa and Alun Davies; Morton Subotnick (The key to songs).
Performer (note)
  1. Interviewees: John Alleyne and members of Ballet British Columbia.
Event (note)
  1. Telecast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on March 29, 1995.
Title
  1. The task at hand [videorecording] / Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ; produced and directed by Alan Burke ; executive director, Adrienne Clarkson.
Imprint
  1. Canada : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, c1995.
Country of producing entity
  1. Canada.
Series
  1. Adrienne Clarkson presents
Event
  1. Telecast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on March 29, 1995.
Credits
  1. Dance consultant, Mark Adam ; music, Johann Pachelbel (Chaconne in F minor), variations arranged by Guy Zerafa and Alun Davies; Morton Subotnick (The key to songs).
Performer
  1. Interviewees: John Alleyne and members of Ballet British Columbia.
Local subject
  1. Race and dance.
Added author
  1. Alleyne, John. ive, choreographer.
  2. Pachelbel, Johann, 1653-1706. Composer
  3. Subotnick, Morton. Composer
  4. Burke, Alan. Producer. Director
  5. Clarkson, Adrienne, 1939- Director
  6. Ballet British Columbia (Dance company)
  7. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  8. DHCA.
Research call number
  1. *MGZIA 4-3615
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